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North Atlantic Tracks: How Airliners Cross the Ocean

Original: North Atlantic Tracks: How Airliners Actually Cross the Ocean

North Atlantic Tracks are the organised routes aircraft follow when flying between Europe and North America, adjusting daily with the jet stream and weather. Aviation commentators are revisiting how these tracks let air traffic control manage oceanic crossings where radar coverage is limited, and why flights eastbound often ride tailwinds while westbound routes avoid headwinds.

Why now: Ongoing interest in aviation explainers about how long-haul oceanic flights are organised

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